German as a Foreign Language and German Linguistics and Literature

Master's programme consisting of modules including orientation, German as a foreign language/second language, German linguistics, German literature, and two profiles: Profile 1 (German as a Foreign Language/Second Language and German Linguistics) or Profile 2 (German as a Foreign Language/Second Language and German Literature). Includes research and application module, master's module, and individual studies.

Academic requirements

Deadline: International applicants: 15 January for the summer semester and 15 July for the winter semester

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Good knowledge of German is required and must be documented with a TestDaF certificate with at least a level 4 result, a GDS or KDS certificate (Großes/Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom), a DSH certificate (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber) with at least level 2, TELC C1 Hochschule or equivalent. https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/international/come-in/studium/studium-mit-abschluss/sprachkenntnisse/index.xml English reading skills are required.

German requirements

Good knowledge of German is required and must be documented with a TestDaF certificate with at least a level 4 result, a GDS or KDS certificate (Großes/Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom), a DSH certificate (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber) with at least level 2, TELC C1 Hochschule or equivalent.

Accepted bachelor fields

A university degree (BA) in German as a Foreign Language or in German Philology (duration of studies: six semesters), or equivalent

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.

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